"Beating Pakistan is always special because they are a tough team and we have a bit if a history regarding Pakistan."

"New Zealand's Daniel Vettori is a very good bowler."

"It has been very good here, but the World Cup game was different. It had a different significance to it."

"Shoaib Akhtar has been playing for 5, 6 years and is an experienced bowler."

"The Australian tour was good for us; it was ideal preparation for us."

"Let us celebrate the spirit of sport through the National Games"